Katherine Walker

Katherine Walker hails from Calgary, located in the Treaty 7 region on the territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy. Her heritage is as eclectic and inspiring as her life: a Huguenot rebel, a lost fortune, a Rhodes scholar WWII hero, and a stunning Swede for whom she was named. Growing up in a household of advanced musicians instilled an intrinsic sense of harmony in Katherine, a quality that resonates throughout her life and work.

Her journey has been anything but ordinary. As a child, she traveled Europe with her family, absorbing its rich history and culture. As a teenager, she lived in Brazil, and as a young woman, she experienced the rugged beauty of life off-grid in the Yukon Territory. Katherine’s naval career has taken her across the globe, where she honed advanced expertise in naval operations before stepping into a new role as a chaplain. These experiences have shaped her ability to write with depth, insight, and humanity.

For Katherine, writing is less of a choice and more of a compulsion—a demanding muse she cannot ignore. Her fiction explores themes of redemption with humor as its compass, navigating the full spectrum of life’s light and shadow. In her debut novel, All Is Well, Katherine blends wit with gravity, inviting readers to giggle, scoff, smirk, and gasp through an unforgettable journey. All Is Well found its home with Thistledown Press and is and is available from independent bookstores and online. 

In late 2024, Katherine expanded her creative pursuits with Soul HQ, a platform where theology, science, and personal growth converge. Her nonfiction debut explores practical tools for navigating anxiety and unlocking the power of the subconscious mind, all with the same authenticity and depth that defines her fiction.

Katherine proudly serves as Honorary Assistant in Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, and is deeply grateful for the family, friends, sailors, teachers, and mentors who have supported her journey. Whether you’re drawn to her edge-of-your-seat fiction or transformative nonfiction, Katherine invites you to explore the irresistible pull of humor, truth, and humanity in her work🖤.